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Sage Sisters

Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen

We are Kate and Anne - sisters, besties, moms, and Cofounders of Sage Haven - having a funny, relatable weekly catch-up on parenting and life.

Do you have a sister or always wanted one? Come be a Sage Sister as we banter and share the ins and outs of life and parenting in our 40s with kids. Figuring out new hobbies now that the kids are out of baby stages? Fighting with your kids about screen time and devices? Perimenopause and battling aging like a prize fighter? Come join us every Tuesday!

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  • S1 · E95
    Tuesday · 1 hr 5 min

    Let's Play

    This week we're talking play...the kind that actually works. Our guest, Dr. Kim Van Dusen (aka "The Parentologist," 120K+ followers strong) breaks down how a little more creativity and playfulness can transform parenting — from getting tweens off the couch, to screen time battles, to finally cracking the "I'm bored" script. She's got a brand new book, Parenting Through Play, and she's sharing the good stuff. Plus: our highs and lows (including a soccer jersey mystery none of us can solve), one dog's odd behavior that led to an early cancer catch, and a quick tech tip to save your eyes during your next scroll. ENA: A dog's odd behavior led to an early cancer diagnosis. A woman's Chihuahua kept persistently pawing at her — behavior that seemed strange until she realized it was leading her to a breast lump. She got checked out and caught a breast cancer diagnosis early, likely because her dog wouldn't let it go. Global Positive News Tech Tip: try the 20-20-20 rule — every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to give your eyes a quick reset. Obsession: Anne: Calia Athletic Set - Top & Shorts Kate: My Kindle + Libby - Heartwood and Abby Offsides were both fun reads! And I’m reading the Calamity Club now. Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E94
    August 18 · 1 hr 6 min

    What's Going On With Our Food?

    This week we're digging into the question everyone's been asking: what's going on with our food? Between summer recalls, grocery store panic, and trying to figure out what "healthy eating" actually looks like day to day with kids, it's a lot to navigate without losing your mind (or becoming a label-reading maniac). We swap real talk on our own family balance, the Yuka app (and when we just ignore it), and share a guest clip take on the Miranda Kerr diet conversation. Plus, our usual highs and lows, including NYC, adventure towers, and a health scare, and an incredible "everything is not awful" story about a 13-year-old who spent 300 hours 3D-printing a wheelchair for a toddler he'd never even met. Everything is not awful: A 13-year-old boy named Zac Waters spent 300 hours over the summer 3D-printing a wheelchair for a 21-month-old girl he'd never even met, all just to help her out. Tech Tip: Set a "charging station" rule: school devices and personal devices alike plug in and sleep in a common area overnight, never in the bedroom. It's simple, easy to enforce, and sidesteps the harder conversation about monitoring content altogether, since it's really about location, not surveillance. Obsessions: Anne’s: JJD Fit Club Kate’s: Hat Attack bag - Travel bag that holds my sun hat! Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E93
    August 11 · 1 hr 9 min

    Fall Prep, Furniture Drama & Are We Too Old for Bare Feet?

    This week Kate and Anne are easing into fall mode, from planning a tween-friendly NYC trip to finally pulling the trigger on new living room furniture. They cover the fall shopping list (new flats, cleats for fall sports, and everything in between), debate the great mahjong-versus-Catan board game dilemma, and get into whether AI showing up in your social feed is actually a big deal or not. Plus, Kate's officially entering her Housewives era, a heartwarming moment about a teen lifeguard hero, and the usual highs and lows, including a Vuori strap casualty that led to one very unfortunate bare-feet-in-public moment. Everything is not awful: A 16-year-old lifeguard in Santa Cruz saved a 10-year-old boy, a reminder that there's still so much good happening in the world. Tech Tip: Android families, exciting news, the Sage Haven app is coming your way soon! Be on the lookout for the launch. Obsessions: Anne’s: Cordless Rattan Desk Lamp Kate’s: Aussie Bites (Great for a fast breakfast) Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E92
    August 4 · 56 min

    Back to School Feelings, Final Summer Days & Getting Prepared

    Summer's winding down and back to school season is here, so this week we're talking through all the feelings that come with it: the anxiety, the excitement, and everything in between. We share how we're squeezing the last bit of magic out of summer (NYC trip included), our back to school shopping game plan (shoes, backpacks, clothes, and where we're finding the best deals), and how we're mentally prepping for the schedule shift ahead. Plus, we get into the highs and lows of our week, a heartwarming "everything is not awful" moment, and our latest obsessions. Everything is not awful: Lamar Sparks and his sister share a very powerful, sweet moment at the Firefighters Game. Another very cool moment at Wrigley! Tech Tip: Set up Assistive Access on your kids devices! If your kid is getting a new device before going back to school - make sure to set it up with safety guardrails! Back to School Items Boys: Baseball Lifestyle Nike Shorts Nike Sweatpants Kane Shoes BackPack - Nike Jordan, Plain Girls: Gap Wide Jeans Zara Sweat Outfit - Pants & Top Girlie Back Pack , State Back Pack Options Obsessions: Anne’s: Loloi Rugs Kate’s: Dog Man Book Series for your Tween Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E91
    July 28 · 1 hr 34 min

    Raising Mentally Healthy Kids in the Middle Years

    This week on the Sage Sisters, we're talking about the years that matter most: ages 6 to 12. Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, from Good Inside, is a clinical psychologist specializing in children's mental health, early puberty, and the emotional demands of modern parenting. She joins us to break down her new book The Crucial Years, an essential guide to mental health and modern puberty in middle childhood. This conversation is packed with real, practical tools for parents in the thick of it. If you've got an elementary or middle schooler at home, this episode is for you. Follow Dr. Sheryl Ziegler 📷 Instagram: @DrSherylatGoodInside 🎥 YouTube Series: Teens and Screens 🎙️ Podcast: InBetween Years Everything is not awful: Teen Hailed as a Hero After Saving Woman With Dementia From Dangerous Arizona Heat Tech Tip: Not sure what's actually age-appropriate for your kid? Check out our content rubric to help you evaluate what they're watching, playing, and scrolling, broken down by age. Guidebook Obsessions: Anne’s: DearFoam Double Buckle Sandal - Birkenstock Dupe Kate’s: Map Tap Game Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E90
    July 21 · 1 hr 11 min

    Redefining Yourself After Kids

    You love your kids more than anything — and somewhere along the way you stopped recognizing yourself. Your body changed, your career took a back seat, your goals and priorities shifted, and the version of you that existed before kids can feel like a distant memory. This week Kate and Anne are having the conversation so many moms need to hear — about staying connected to who you were, figuring out who you are becoming, and giving yourself permission to want things for yourself again. With some real highs and lows thrown in, a tech tip about cutting out the content that is making you feel worse about yourself, and a perfume obsession that is bringing all the joy. This one is for every mom who has ever looked in the mirror and wondered where she went. Everything is Not Awful: After England's win against Norway the entire stadium broke into Hey Jude in honor of Jude Bellingham and the look on his face said it all — completely taken back by a moment that could not have been scripted any better. Tech Tip: This week we are challenging you to audit your feed and unfollow anything that is making you feel less than — the perfect homes, the fear tactic parenting accounts, the unrealistic beauty standards — if it is not serving you it has to go. Obsessions: Anne’s: Le Labo Santal 33 & Santal Roller Perfume Kate’s: Dolly all the time Book, Voicemails for Isabelle Movie Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E89
    July 14 · 1 hr 12 min

    Lost the Plot: What We Need to Talk About as Parents

    We are going there. Youth sports have become a second job, our kids have access to everything at the click of a button, beauty standards are completely out of control, and somehow we are all supposed to keep up while giving ourselves grace as we age. This week Kate and Anne are having the honest conversation about where we think society has lost the plot — and what we think we can actually do about it. No judgment, just two moms who love their kids and are trying to figure it out along the way. Everything is not awful: Kelsey rowed solo from California to Hawaii and we cannot stop talking about it because if that is not the ultimate reminder that humans are capable of absolutely anything we do not know what is. Tech Tip: The UK just made it official — children under 16 are banned from social media. Platforms are now required to verify ages and prevent underage users from creating accounts. This is a significant move and one that has a lot of parents in the US asking why we are not doing the same thing here. While we wait for policy to catch up, we want to make sure you have the tools to set boundaries in your own home right now. It starts with us. Obsessions: Anne’s: Vuori Travel Set - Must Have!! (Top, Shorts, Pants) Kate’s: Oil Remover Pads Like to watch your podcast? Watch Here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E88
    July 7 · 1 hr 19 min

    Smorgasbord: Girls Weekends, AI Rabbit Holes and Amazon Hauls

    It is a smorgasbord week and we are covering everything. Kate is back from a girls weekend, we are deep in our Amazon Prime era, and we have thoughts on books, reality TV, spy movies and green goddess recipes. But the conversation we did not plan on having is about sycophantic AI and why we are both committing to keeping real humans in our corner for anything personal. Plus the most feel good World Cup story you have not heard yet involving a 40 year old goalkeeper named Vozinha, his mom, and a clean sheet against Spain that made the whole internet cry. Come hang with us. Everything is not awful: Vozinha, a 40 year old goalkeeper nicknamed Granny, shut out tournament favorite Spain in Cape Verde's first ever World Cup match and went viral when he broke down in tears because his mom could not afford the visa to be there. The internet rallied, the funds were raised, Congress got involved, and his mom made it to Miami just in time to watch her son keep playing on the biggest stage in the world. Full Story Tech Tip: How to Avoid Sycophantic AI Keep AI out of anything personal or relational. Human connection wins every time. Seek out models trained to be more neutral like Claude Sonnet 4.6. When prompting ask "what would a skeptic say?" It gives the model permission to push back and actually help you think. Obsessions: Anne’s: Tommy John Cozy PJs Kate’s: iPhone Wrist Strap and Case Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E87
    June 30 · 1 hr

    Mid-Year Reset: How Are We Actually Doing

    We are halfway through the year and it is time to check in. This week Kate and Anne are getting real about their mid-year goals — fitness, health, parenting, relationships, and everything in between. Anne is in high motivation mode and Kate is learning to trust herself more. We are talking time blocking, clean eating, individual goals for each kid, date nights, and why working out might be the best therapy we can give our daughters. Plus a Father's Day weekend full of highs and lows including a drive-in movie that was a great idea until it wasn't, the most casual Father's Day that turned into the best one, and a story about Miles Russell caddying for his dad at the US Open that will make your whole day. Our tech tip this week is one every parent needs to hear right now and Kate is in her lamp era. Come check in with us. Everything is not awful: Miles Russell made history as one of the youngest players ever at the US Open and if that was not enough, his dad got to caddy for him walking up the 18th hole on Father's Day. Tech Tip: Know who your kid is chatting with, start slow with access, and use Communication Limits and Approved Contacts on Apple — and if you want the safest option, Sage Haven has you covered with even better tools coming to Apple this fall with Ask and Approve. Obsessions: Anne's: Best Facial Hair Trimmer and Must listen to tune - Elovaters - Wrong Idea Kate's: Rattan Lamp Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E86
    June 23 · 1 hr 3 min

    Summer Hot List: Hot Is a State of Mind

    We are back from Chicago and we have thoughts. This week we are diving into our Summer Get Hot List — because hot is a state of mind and we are fully committed. From skinny shots and oral minoxidil to spray tans and a good bathing suit, we are covering everything that is making us feel like ourselves this summer. Plus our tech tip for the week is one every parent needs to hear, Kate is obsessing over a Frank and Eileen button down, and we are sharing the highs and lows of the week including why scheduling a breast MRI is an absolute nightmare. Come hang with us. Tech Tip: Research shows that devices in the bedroom are stealing your kids' sleep — we are talking up to 11 fewer minutes a night just from having a phone in the room. Charge them elsewhere and watch what happens. Obsessions: Anne’s: Target Summer Sandals Kate’s: Frank & Eileen Red Stripe Button Down Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E85
    June 16 · 1 hr 14 min

    Puberty Without the Panic

    Puberty is awkward. Parenting through it doesn't have to be. This week, we sit down with Vanessa Kroll Bennett, bestselling author, podcaster, and co-founder of Less Awkward, to talk about what is actually happening in your kid's body and brain during the middle school years. Vanessa co-founded Less Awkward and co-authored This Is So Awkward to give parents the tools, language, and confidence to guide their kids through puberty without the panic. She brings the science, the honesty, and just enough humor to make the tween years feel totally manageable. This is the conversation most parents were never given and the one every parent of a tween desperately needs. If you have a kid heading into the awkward years, or already in the thick of it, this episode is for you. Less Awkward Links Website: LessAwkward.com Podcast: Less Awkward Podcast FREE Puberty 101 Guide Instagram: Less.Awkward https://vanessakrollbennett.com/ Everything is not awful: Women are amazing! Madelene Sagstrom is 7 months pregnant and still competing at the US Women’s Open this week. Tech Tip: Co-playing for video games can lead to amazing bonding moments! Obsessions: Anne’s: Vinnie Louise Dress Kate’s: Hoola Bronzer & Merritt Brush Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E84
    June 9 · 59 min

    When the Routine Goes Out the Window

    Summer is here and routines are officially hanging on by a thread. Kate and Anne are getting into all of it this week — how to manage the schedule shift when summer throws everything off, what to do when you have a kid who does not handle change well, surviving swim season, the bedtime debate when summer hits, and why everyone in the house is just too tired right now. Plus a tech tip that stopped us in our tracks — the average adult checks their phone 200 times a day and the average teen 100 times. We are talking about what that actually does to attention spans and how small habit changes can make a real difference. Highs, lows, a truly incredible teacher story that will make you tear up, and the honest truth about how we are holding it all together right now. Spoiler — barely. Everything is not awful: Kim Rohlf, a second-grade teacher at Westwood Elementary in Ankeny, Iowa, spent months handmaking personalized quilts for every single student in her class before retiring after 35 years Tech Tip: Lower distractions. The average adult checks their phone 200 times per day, and the average teen 100 times per day. It does harm attention span although data not showing that it’s permanent. If we reduce distraction we can fix it. Notifications, delete certain apps, try to work on one thing longer. Focus on the show and not also scrolling. Habits can be changed! Obsessions: Anne’s: Blackstone Flattop Grill Kate’s: Sunshine Tienda Hat Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E83
    June 2 · 1 hr 7 min

    June Catch Up — What We're Watching, Reading, and Doing

    It is officially summer and we are doing a full June smorgasbord. Kate and Anne are catching up on everything — what they are watching, what they are reading, and how they are moving. Off Campus is a must watch and we are not sorry about it. Interior design is having a moment and the price tags are giving us feelings. We have the best summer reading list for you and workouts you can actually do with your family without losing your mind. Plus all the usual highs, lows, and obsessions you showed up for. Grab your iced latte and settle in — this one is a good one. Everything is not awful: Diplo best DJ performance ever! Tech Tip: New screen-time warning for parents Obsessions: Anne’s: Fruit and Salad Spinners Kate’s: Concert Hat Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E82
    May 26 · 1 hr 12 min

    The Talk — Done Right

    Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson have spent decades helping parents have the conversations most of us were never taught to have. Their Birds & Bees online course walks families through how to talk to kids about sex — starting in early elementary, long before the dreaded “talk.” This episode is about giving Sage Sisters listeners the tools, the language, and the confidence to be the trusted voice in their child’s life on one of the most important topics of our time. Birds & Bees Links Website: birds-bees.com Instagram: Birds__Bees Online Course - 20% for all of our listeners with code: SAGEHAVEN Everything’s not awful: Nancy Delgado, a mother of three, posted a video on TikTok that showed her and two of her children surprising their neighbor, Maria, to celebrate her milestone 80th birthday. Tech Tip: How to get rid of iMessage on your kid's devices. Kate’s Obsession: Best Summer PJs. Bamboo Boody Shorts, Bamboo Boody Cami, Bamboo Boody Sleep Top Anne’s Obsession: Pizza Stone, Pizza Peel, Pizza Cutter Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E80
    May 19 · 59 min

    Summer Without the Spiral

    Summer is coming and if you are a working parent staring down ten weeks with no structure — this episode is for you. Kate and Anne are getting into all of it. Camps versus no camps, the pressure to plan the perfect summer versus the guilt of doing too little, and what happens when Sunday scaries show up in June. They are talking about how to time block your summer before it gets away from you, why building in alone time and fun time is not selfish but necessary, and how to do a spring cleaning push before school lets out so you are not starting the summer already behind. Plus a honest conversation about why parenting feels harder than it should right now for working moms — and what to actually do about it. Tech tip, obsessions, highs and lows, and everything in between. Everything’s not awful: Hacky sacks are back - Nostalgia and IRL play! Tech Tip of the Week The checklist every parent needs. This free, reusable daily checklist helps kids earn screen time by building healthy habits. Just customize, print, and check off! Kate's Obsession: Dolce Vita Dom Strappy Sandal Anne's Obsession: The Good Tree Fountain Or Indoor Ceramic Fountain Like to watch your podcast? Watch Here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E79
    May 12 · 1 hr 4 min

    It's Maycember — Let's Talk About It

    Maycember is real and we are living it. Highs, lows, a Kentucky Derby win for the history books, Netflix drama, botox regrets, smoothie wins, and all the end of school chaos. A full smorgasbord with Kate and Anne. Everything’s not awful: first female trainer of the Kentucky Derby - Cherie DeVaux, come from behind win for Golden Tempo with jockey Jose Ortiz. Tech Tip of the Week (Visit @sagesisterspodcast for how to video) Netflix quietly added YouTube creators to kids' profiles and we are not here for it. Salish Matter — hard pass. Here is how to block specific creators without wiping out all their content. Go to Netflix on a browser, Account → Profile & Parental Controls → select your child's profile → Viewing Restrictions → search and block by title. Also set a Profile Lock PIN so they can't just switch profiles. (Mark Rober's CrunchLabs stays though. That one earned it.) Kate's Obsession: Shu uemura - Strengthening Water Hair Spray Anne's Obsession: Birds of Paradise Plant Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E78
    May 5 · 55 min

    Know Yourself Better — Anxiety, Enneagrams & the Tools That Actually Help

    We are talking about something we get asked about a lot — anxiety management and the tools that are actually working in real life. Not the generic advice. The real stuff. This week we dig into what Simple, Gentle, Easy looks like as a daily practice — how to recognize when you are in a hard season and intentionally calibrate toward content, conversations, and moments that bring your nervous system down rather than up. Kate shares the daily tracking tool she uses to rate her own energy and how it has changed the way she moves through hard days. And then we go deep on the Enneagram — specifically how knowing your own type and the types of the people closest to you can be one of the most powerful tools for anxiety management, patience, and self understanding you will ever find. We talk about our own types: Type 8 wing 7 — the Challenger with a Enthusiast edge — and Type 3 wing 2 — the Achiever with a Helper heart — and what it looks like to work with those energies instead of against them. Knowing your own type and the types of the people closest to you changes everything. It builds patience, it builds grace, and it genuinely helps you show up better for yourself and everyone around you. Tech Tip: Sometimes you just have to give up!! Kate's Obsession: Air Fryer Greek Yogurt Bagel Recipe Anne's Obsession: The Coffee House - Southern Pecan Coffee Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E77
    April 28 · 1 hr 22 min

    Feeding your family

    Chef, restauranteur, mom, and fridge-foraging queen — Amanda Frederickson is here and we are talking all things feeding your family. With over 105K followers on Instagram, Amanda has built a community around real food for real life. We get into how she feeds her own crew, what she has finally given up on with picky eaters, her go-to family dinner recipes, the best healthy-ish snacks for kids, and all about her establishments Radish and Rad Market. Tech Tip: Ask your kids to show you how their fav apps work! Stay in the loop! Amanda’s Kid Friendly Recipes: Snacks: Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars Made Good Bars Homemade Soft Pretzels Breakfast: Banana Protein Pancakes (1 ripe banana (the riper the sweeter), 2 eggs, 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon, 0.3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 pinch of nutmeg (optional), 1 pinch of salt Protein Smoothie (1 cups frozen strawberries, 0.5 cups frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries), 1 banana (frozen for creaminess), 0.5 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 cups milk (dairy or oat milk), 1 tablespoons nut butter (almond or peanut), 1 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional), 1 teaspoons chia seeds (optional, hidden protein boost) Morning Glory Muffins Blueberry Muffins with Greek Yogurt Acai Bowl Homemade Granola Lunch: Grilled Veggie Burgers with Lentils and Walnuts Mason Jar Salad Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki Dinners: Baked Ricotta Chicken BBQ Salmon with Coconut Rice and a Peach Cucumber Slaw Sesame Noodles with Shrimp and Roasted Peanuts Spice Chicken with an Middle Eastern Inspired Yogurt Sauce Summertime Chicken Salad with Zucchini, Corn, Tomatoes, and Feta Seared Halloumi and Corn Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini Anne’s Obsession: Protein Coffee Recipe - 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein (Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein, ¼ cup Califa Organic Almond Milk - French Vanilla, 1 tsp of Cinnamon. Froth and pour in coffee of choice! Kate’s Obsession: Skinny Marg Recipe - 3 ounces blanco tequila, 2 ounces fresh orange juice (about 1 orange), 2 ounces fresh lime juice (about 2 limes), 4 ounces Topo Chico sparkling Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E76
    April 21 · 1 hr 9 min

    What to do when kids are mean?

    Mean comments. Leaving someone out. A group chat that spirals. Every parent dreads the moment their child comes home and says, "nobody played with me today." But knowing how to respond — without overreacting, underreacting, or accidentally making things worse — is genuinely hard. In this episode, we break down the real difference between bullying and kids just being mean (and why that distinction changes everything about what you do next), when to step in as a parent versus when to let your child work it out, and how to give kids the actual skills to handle social friction on their own. We're also talking about body language and confidence cues that kids send without realizing it, what to do when the mom group chat goes sideways, and how to protect your child's self-worth through all of it. Because the goal isn't to shield your kid from every hard social moment — it's to raise one who knows how to handle them. Tech Tip: Unsubscribe from old stuff in emails, consume less news before you are ready! Obsession: New Golf Shoes Obsession: ILIA Eye Shadow Pencil and Bryson DeChambeau Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

  • S1 · E75
    April 14 · 41 min

    We Tink, We Tink: A Chaotic April Smorgasbord

    Kate's highs, Anne's lows, Maura's roses, and one very suspicious Frye Fest in a Barbie Dream Tent. This week we're covering everything from Survivor blindsides to Summer House drama, debating whether eating lemon water slowly makes you European, and asking the hard questions about one-sided monogamy. Buckle up — it's a lot, but at least everything's not awful. Everything is not Awful: Door dash elderly delivery guy who ended up getting over $1M in donations so he and his wife can retire. Tech Tip: Lock down the device! Obsessions: Anne’s: Zena Liquid Collagen Kate’s: Prequel Lip gloss w SPF Rose Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

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